Why “We’ve Already Got a Provider” Isn’t a Commissioning Strategy
There is a sentence I hear in almost every local authority I work with: “We’ve already got a provider for that.”
How Children’s Services End Up Busy but Not Effective
If you work in a local authority today, you don’t need another report to tell you demand is rising, complexity is increasing and scrutiny...
Commissioning a Service Isn’t Commissioning System Change for Children
You can meet every statutory duty, commission a “good” local provider, and still watch demand rise, crises spike, and scrutiny tighten. I...
How Perdiswell’s Mental Health Journey Flourished with EduPod
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell is a thriving two‑form entry school with around 350 pupils and a strong culture of care. Wellbeing...
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Dr Asha Patel has been named an Excellence Awards 2026
Proud moment! Dr Asha Patel has been named an Excellence Awards 2026 – Speaker of the Year in Mental Health winner, recognising her...
Nursery World: Why Trauma-Informed Practice Must Lead the Way
We’re delighted to share that Dr Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and Trauma Informed Practice expert, is featured in this month’s Nursery...
Dr Asha Patel Named Cause4 Pick of the Month – February 2026
We are delighted to announce that Dr Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Innovating Minds, has been selected by Cause4 as one of...